Game action between the Fraser Valley Fusion and the White Rock Renegades during the U16 Canadian Girls Fastpitch Championships at Shouldice Park in Calgary on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Darren Makowichuk/PostmediaDarren Makowichuk / DARREN MAKOWICHUK/Postmedia

Twenty-four teams came to Calgary to challenge for the crown.

But only a handful are left standing for Sunday’s delivery of the 2019 U16 Girls’ Canadian Fast Pitch Championship title at Shouldice Park.

The national tournament, hosted by the Calgary Adrenaline Fastball Association, opened Wednesday with round-robin games through Friday, after which the playoffs began.

The opening ceremony on Wednesday included an appearance by Olympian and multi-sport athlete Hayley Wickenheiser.

“Calgary Adrenaline Fastball is an association that provides opportunities for athletes to compete at the highest level,” said Ed Jackson, CAFA co–founder and event organizer.

“We are very proud to host the U16 Canadian championship and to be able to showcase the sport to local and national athletes and fans. Our strong volunteer base has done a fantastic job.”

More than 350 athletes plus coaches, families and supporters are in attendance at the national championship.

The final goes at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Individual awards and the championship medals will be presented at the closing ceremony.

Calgary Adrenaline is a female fastpitch softball organization located in Calgary which prides itself on providing a top-level softball platform for girls age 10-19 within the city and surrounding areas. Adrenaline provides elite opportunities for female athletes, including ‘A’-level league play and regular travel to tournaments within Canada and the USA. It’s a place for athletes to develop, have fun and learn softball skills as well as skills they can use throughout their lives.

Saturday saw Calgary Kaizen shut out the Red Deer Rage 12-0.

Earlier in the day, the host Calgary Adrenaline 04 team lost 10-0 to Manitoba’s Smitty’s Terminators.

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